I did a search for info about the Dyad, but didn't get very detailed info. I live in a fairly small town and the brick and mortar stores don't have a very good selection. So my only impressions of this knife are through the internet and catalogs. The knife seems like it would be a great package of cutting tools for its weight and size. 6 7/8 inches of combined blade length in a 4.4 oz knife. one super-pointy flat ground blade, andother sheeps foot in hollow grind. Sounds good to me. My biggest reservation would be in the handle ergos. It looks like the unused blade, especially the hole hump, would be uncomfortable in the hand. Anyone that owns or has handled the knife, let me know what your imressions are. Any and all comments are appreciated. Thanks in advance. Nail_dude.
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How do you like the full size Spydie Dyad?
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I've owned a Dyad I got used off the sales forum for a month or two. I really haven't done much with it. I keep thinking I'll try carrying it as my weak side backup, but then don't get it done. Part of the trouble is that I rarely go much of anywhere. But, I'll try to help.
The Dyad isn't one of those knives that you're going to sigh with rapture when you hold it. But, given all the needs it is trying to cover, the design is very well done in my opinion.
When each blade is open, the hole hump fits right between my ring and little fingers. The spines are chamferred a bit, so it isn't like holding a real sharp spine. But, it certainly is noticeable. I think that using the Dyad for long periods of work would be far more comfortable with gloves on.
The serrated sheepsfoot blade is the longer/larger of the two blades, and the dominant blade upon removal from clip. It is a solid, strong blade, and gives one the feeling you could saw through most anything. The plain edge blade is surprisingly delicate. It is made from thinner steel, and has a flat grind. Obviously, it is intended for delicate, fine cutting, and with a really sharp tip, probably any defensive use needed.
The Dyad is a solid knife, but doesn't feel unduly heavy in my opinion. Then again, most of the primary folders I carry are large and solid also. I think it would work well from a belt sheath, at least as well as from the pocket.
I'm pretty sure that if I were still working, and had a job with a lot of cutting necessary, particularly things that would require a serrated blade, that I would feel I had a damn good knife for the job.
Wish I had carried and used it more, so could be of more help.
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The Dyad isn't one of those knives that you're going to sigh with rapture when you hold it. But, given all the needs it is trying to cover, the design is very well done in my opinion.
When each blade is open, the hole hump fits right between my ring and little fingers. The spines are chamferred a bit, so it isn't like holding a real sharp spine. But, it certainly is noticeable. I think that using the Dyad for long periods of work would be far more comfortable with gloves on.
The serrated sheepsfoot blade is the longer/larger of the two blades, and the dominant blade upon removal from clip. It is a solid, strong blade, and gives one the feeling you could saw through most anything. The plain edge blade is surprisingly delicate. It is made from thinner steel, and has a flat grind. Obviously, it is intended for delicate, fine cutting, and with a really sharp tip, probably any defensive use needed.
The Dyad is a solid knife, but doesn't feel unduly heavy in my opinion. Then again, most of the primary folders I carry are large and solid also. I think it would work well from a belt sheath, at least as well as from the pocket.
I'm pretty sure that if I were still working, and had a job with a lot of cutting necessary, particularly things that would require a serrated blade, that I would feel I had a damn good knife for the job.
Wish I had carried and used it more, so could be of more help.
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Asi es la vida
Bugs